Test Your John Denver Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
Which John Denver song was adopted as one of the state songs of West Virginia in 2014?
"Annie's Song" | |
"Take Me Home, Country Roads" | |
"Rocky Mountain High" | |
"Sunshine on My Shoulders" | |
"Calypso" |
Question 1 Explanation:
"Take Me Home, Country Roads" was adopted as one of West Virginia's state songs in 2014.
Question 2 |
In what year did John Denver star in the film "Oh, God!" alongside George Burns?
1978 | |
1975 | |
1979 | |
1976 | |
1977 |
Question 2 Explanation:
John Denver starred in the film "Oh, God!" alongside George Burns in 1977.
Question 3 |
How many Gold and Platinum albums and singles did John Denver have in the U.S.?
20 Gold and 10 Platinum | |
12 Gold and 4 Platinum | |
15 Gold and 5 Platinum | |
33 Gold and 10 Platinum | |
10 Gold and 2 Platinum |
Question 3 Explanation:
John Denver earned 12 Gold and 4 Platinum albums with his music.
Question 4 |
What was John Denver's first autobiography titled?
"My Life" | |
"Songs of My Heart" | |
"Take Me Home" | |
"Rocky Mountain High" | |
"The Road Ahead" |
Question 4 Explanation:
John Denver's autobiography is titled "Take Me Home."
Question 5 |
In which Arizona city did John Denver spend part of his early life?
Tucson | |
Flagstaff | |
Mesa | |
Sedona | |
Phoenix |
Question 5 Explanation:
John Denver lived in Tucson, Arizona, from ages six to fourteen.
Question 6 |
What folk group did John Denver join in 1965?
The Kingston Trio | |
The Seekers | |
The Limeliters | |
The New Christy Minstrels | |
The Chad Mitchell Trio |
Question 6 Explanation:
John Denver replaced the founder Chad Mitchell in "The Chad Mitchell Trio" in 1965.
Question 7 |
What Emmy Award did Denver's concert special win in 1975?
Outstanding Drama Special | |
Outstanding Comedy Special | |
Outstanding Variety Special | |
utstanding Music and Lyrics | |
Outstanding Children's Program |
Question 7 Explanation:
Denver's live concert television special "An Evening with John Denver" won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Special, Comedy-Variety, or Music in 1975.
Question 8 |
Which fraternity was John Denver a member of at Texas Tech University?
Delta Tau Delta | |
Alpha Tau Omega | |
Sigma Alpha Epsilon | |
Kappa Sigma | |
Phi Delta Theta |
Question 8 Explanation:
John Denver was a member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity during his time at Texas Tech University.
Question 9 |
What was the primary focus of the Windstar Foundation founded by John Denver in 1976?
Music education | |
Space exploration | |
Civil rights | |
Sustainable living | |
Animal welfare |
Question 9 Explanation:
The Windstar Foundation was established to promote sustainable living and environmental awareness.
Question 10 |
John Denver was a member of the board of governors for which society?
American Red Cross | |
National Rifle Association | |
World Wildlife Fund | |
National Space Society | |
Sierra Club |
Question 10 Explanation:
Denver was actively involved in space advocacy and served on the board of governors for the National Space Society.
There are 10 questions to complete.
